Question

On January 1, 20X7, Pisa Company acquired 80 percent of Siena Company by purchasing 40,000 shares of Siena's common stock. There was no differential related to this transaction. The noncontrolling interest had a fair value equal to 20 percent of book value. The book value of Siena on December 31, 20X7 was as follows:
On January 1, 20X8, Pisa purchased an additional 12,500 shares directly from Siena for $25 per share. The elimination entry to prepare the consolidated financial statements on December 31, 20X7 would include one of the following answers:
a. credit to common stock for $625,000
b. debit to retained earnings for $37,500
c. credit to Investment in Siena Co. for $976,500
d. credit to NCI in the net assets of Siena Co. for $232,500

Answer 1

Answer:

a. credit to common stock for $625,000

Explanation:

When a company acquires more than 75% of holding in any company along with significant control then it is known as subsidiary. The company Is then able to record investment in subsidiary as debit balance in its statement of financial position. The cash consideration paid for acquiring the stock is recorded as investment in subsidiary. When the Pisa Company acquired Siena Company it has recorded the investment in Siena but when additional share are purchased Pisa will raise its stock capital.